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Hi All

I am struggling with my weight - I have been on LL twice both times i did exceptionally well, i could not believe how good I looked and felt - so why can't i get back on it - I lost 7 stones and i have put it all on again - please help - I hate getting dressed as nothing fits and I don't want to go out because i know people are thinking 'she's put it all on again - do i care what they think yes and no.
I have been trying to start since January it is now APRIL/MAY !!!!!I need help with finding that 100% committment for the first two weeks after that i am usually fine - What works for you?[?]

Hi all, Just started LL a week ago. Started at 21 St 11 LB. So far 17 pounds lost and first week was a doddle, strangely.

My LL counsellor is brilliant. Anyone considering doing it in the Sutton area, I would definately recommend it.

Week two has started of slightly harder. Smells are more prominent. Adverts on the telly are all for food. Going to Florida at the end of May for two weeks. Anyone got any coping strategies for holiday and weeks two and three, I would be very gratefull.

Good luck to all

Luca

hi everyone your weight loss is wonderfull is it the same for everyone do tell me i started LL last year for a few weeks hopefully back on trac now weight loss in two weeks was 14 1/2 pounds would someone help me with any recipes i only know how to do the crisps one [] well done everyone []

I just mad myself a very nice chocolate muffin with the choc shake LL pack. Mix with a small amount of water, sweetened with dissolved saccharin or candarel pills until you get a paste like consistency.

For a small thick muffin, use a ramekin, or for a thinner larger muffin, use a bowl, like a cereal bowl.

Try and scrape as much of the mixture off the sides of the dish and into the rest, otherwise these will just burn. Microwave and watch as it cooks.

Initially, it will puff up and start to rise. Every 30-45 seconds check consistency with a small knife. I cooked mine for about 1 minute 30 to 2 minutes.

Allow to cool and run a knife round the sides to release it from the bowl.

EAT!!!

This can be made with any shake pack.

Regards

Luca

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Originally posted by whitewine
[br]hi everyone your weight loss is wonderfull is it the same for everyone do tell me i started LL last year for a few weeks hopefully back on trac now weight loss in two weeks was 14 1/2 pounds would someone help me with any recipes i only know how to do the crisps one [] well done everyone []

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Approaching week 3 on LL. Lost 28lbs so far, and expect 5lbs loss this week. Find the food packs a real struggle as they all now taste horrid, but small price to pay and I can put up with it for another 6-8 weeks.

Starting Weight 21st 4lbs, target 15st. I might even be � way there by end of week 4. Target weekly weight loss is 5lbs.

As for exercise, after a sedentary first week I am now going to the Gym 3 times a week, mainly concentrating on the Concept 2 rower and out on my bike where I am covering over 80 miles a week.

Whitewine, we make the crisps with the Veggie pack, you can use the mushroom but I find it too salty.

Make the pack into a paste in a bowl to the consistency of thick paste like toothpaste. Then spread it very thinly on baking paper, no more than 2mm thick in round shapes about 4cm diameter. Then microwave for 1m 30secs. You may need to experiment with the time depending on your microwave. They crisp up as they cool and using a normal knife slide under each crisp and place in a bowl.

Add Tabasco to the paste for Chilli crisps.

Good luck all and have a look at the weightloss forum, lots of inspiration there.

John

I am four n half days in my LL journey, i just went and have lost 8 pounds, which has upset me, wanted to lose more! i really dont like my counsellor, she seems very uncaring or even interested? i am upset today, am not gonna cheat, but would love some support!

I am a 6' tall, broad set male 20.7 stone.

Im on day 5. Feeling a bit sore? mainly a tender bladder from weeing so much, i also feel like a need a no#2 but cannot go..sorry to be so blunt, but can anyone shed any light. I have a start weight of 20.7 stone target of 12 stone..... long way to go so i am determinded. No cheats so far and well above water intake goals.

[]Hi riajayne, hang in there, you only have to see her once a week.... Dont let anyone steal your dreams..

I have been reading the forum for a few weeks before doing LL, thanks for all the tips and advice. I hope i can give something back now.

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Hi everyone,

Just heard of LL 2 days ago, a friend I hav'nt seen for a while, I couldnt believe the change! I eagerly contacted my local councellor, but to be honest, she is not that responsive. I really want to get going, has anyone got any advise on buying food packs on ebay? or should I be a bit more patient.

hi - its me again, feeling better now! And councellor has got better! i am three weeks in 3rd weigh in on monday, in two weeks i have lost 16.5 pounds - feel so much better, not sweating, not out of breath,am glowing now feel so in control! im sure there are very hard times to come, but still...ready for it!
i would be patient dont buy from ebay, u need moral support from others, meetings do help!
with regard to the not being able to no.2 - two bars together will ummm lets say clear you out, but i would make sure u are at home at the time!

Well done for losing so much, thanks for the advise, I have just started (this is my 3rd day) councellor is really nice, I bet you feel great having lost so much weight in such a short time. I have already found people to be quite critical (including GP)but that just makes me more determined, still feeling a bit hungry though!

Me again, all seems fine now in the No1 & 2 department, was just an adjustment period i was told. Well just had my week 3 weigh in and i have lost 1 stone 13 pounds in total. I had real problems with the soups by week 2, so i am only using the nut bars and shake mixes. I also have got both the sweet drink mixes and the savory drink. I am doing the 4 litres of water no problem. I have found that i use the choc shake as hot chocolate at night and some times with a spoon of coffee in it for my morning drink, i also like to to make a frothy latte drink by making a hot vanilla shake with a spoon of coffee in it. I am going to try a couple of soups again this week. My councillor is OK but i get the feeling the blokes are less well treated, we have had NO group sessions so far? only me on my own with not much chat? but i am promised that there will be 3 blokes at tonights meeting, i have had to change my day from a tuesday to a thursday to meet the other guys, so hope this helps. I feel much better loosing nearly 2 stone, my trousers and shirts feel loads better, i have also started swimming and doing sit ups every night, i feel in control, its great. I cannot recomend this programme enough. My biggest challenge will be the maintenance side of it, i really do not want to put ANY of my loss back on. So we will see, here comes week 4!!!!!!!! Wishing you all well....

Big hugs...
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1st day today all going ok except how rank are the soups, tried the Mushroom and Thai Chilli both awful so think I wil be sticking with the shakes. Shakes taste the same as Slimfast to me anyone agree?
Only 1 more pint of water to go today.P.S is it normal to have to run to the bathroom for No2 within 5 mins after having all four packs as thats what I've had today?